A London-based student who died in the terror attack blasts of Bangkok has been named as Chan Vivian Wing-Yan.
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At least 20 people died in the explosion, eight of whom were foreigners, while over 100 people were injured.
Media outlets reported that the 19-year-old had studied at London University’s School of African and Oriental Studies.
‘We understand that Miss Chan, and her friend, were travelling in Thailand. Chan’s food blog Kittealuvfood has attracted thousands of readers, with her account on Instagram showing 11,700 followers.
“We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends during this difficult moment”.
Ed Wawn posted: “Devastating news”.
He then calmly walks away, minutes before the fatal explosion took place. RIP Vivian.
On a Facebook page, friends paid tribute to the “cheerful” girl who had been an “excellent student”. We, the Huis, are saddened with the loss. I still can’t believe this is real…RIP Vivian.
“You’re cheerful and kind, always there to make us laugh”.
Another friend, at school with her at Harrow international in Hong Kong, wrote: “You never stopped smiling and always had a smiling face”.
Lou said Chan had been a big fan of Canto-pop, in particular singer Joey Yung, whom she had met, sharing photos of the two together on Facebook. Your wit, loveliness and your smile with dimples on the cheek. “Thank you for being in my life”.
Serena Wong said: “I really treasure the memories we had, and am sure you’ll be a joyful angel in heaven”.
You were such a cheerful person and had one of the greatest smiles that I have seen.
A British national was among those killed in an attack on a popular shrine in Thailand. Our wishes, thoughts and love are with the family and ready to support in any way we can.
Thai authorities are searching for a man caught on security cameras leaving behind a rucksack at the popular attraction, which is in an area well-used by foreign visitors.
“The loss of life and injury in Bangkok is horrific and I condemn this callous act of violence against completely innocent and unsuspecting members of the public” he said.
The Foreign Office said it could not confirm whether Ms Chan was the British national whose death had earlier been confirmed by Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. Hong Kong has consequently issued a “red alert” travel advisory warning against non-essential travel to the Thai capital – also a signal for tour suspension reference for the Hong Kong-incorporated travel agencies that have branches in Macau.
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Thai authorities said that 13 Thais were killed, as well as three Chinese nationals, two Malaysians, a Singaporean, an Indonesian and a Filipino.
